No I don't think so. I too was an RTB PC like James for years until I
read Francis Collins and found someone who dealt with the scientific
evidence honestly. That is why I say psuedogenes are the smoking gun for
CD. Once you accept that, the only intellectually honest conclusion is
TE, which is where I came to, albeit kicking and screaming.

I understand and empathize with the RTB PC position and I know giving it
up is painful, but it just doesn't work.

And you draw a false distinction by implying that creation by TE is not
a miracle. I think it is, but just not a sudden miracle, a timed release
one. TE and OEC are not that far apart on most issues except this very
one but it is a major one. It means the difference between science and
faith, and relevance and scorn.

But I will rephrase my use of "'the scientific and thinking community"
to "the rational and thinking community". I know there are exceptions
like YEC including scientists but again I contend that the only rational
conclusion of the evidence of CD is TE. All this hand waving and appeals
to "appearance of imperfection" arguments are embarassing and just
really immature.

Thanks

John

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